derekmarkham's blog

1 day 18 hours ago

Do you think you know everything about finding a job? Many teens think they know the right way to getting or keeping a job, but they often blame their unemployment or dissatisfaction on others. Many base their choices on their parent’s expectations, their friend’s expectations, society’s expectations as well as their financial expectations. Here are...


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3 days 19 hours ago

Let the buyer beware, especially when it comes to sunscreens. “Sunscreens prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact surprisingly little is known about the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays. EWG’s review of the latest research unearthed troubling facts that might tempt you to give up on sunscreens altogether. That’s not the...


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5 days 18 hours ago

As the relatively new owner of an iPad, I’ve grown to love a number of things about it, such as the easy-to-use interface, the amazing screen quality, the thousands of free and cheap apps, and the light weight and thin size of it. But the very thing that makes it unique – the tablet and...


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6 days 19 min ago

As the world engages in a global homework debate, there are many parents whose major concern is not public policy, but what will happen at home tonight. They are not Tiger Moms, but ordinary parents who simply want the best for their children. These parents start out with the full intention of supporting the teachers...


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1 week 1 day ago

Your kids are growing up in a new world; here’s how to help them navigate it. The internet has changed everything for our kids, and without any precedent to go on, most parents find themselves making up the rules as they go. There are many successful strategies to help your kids develop a safe and...


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1 week 1 day ago

One of the first places to look at “greening” your life is your home. There are easy ways to integrate a ‘reduce, reuse, and recycle’ philosophy into a home improvement project. Whether you are actively tackling a project and looking for a green approach, or just seeking ways to save water, electricity, and other resources,...


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